THE INTENSE ADAPTATION OF THE CULT MANGA
FROM THE DIRECTORS OF THE INFERNAL AFFAIRS TRILOGY
E very morning, before going to high school, Takumi delivers tofu for his father's company. He then speeds down the roads of Mount Akina in his car, a white and black Toyota AE86. During one of his deliveries, he crosses paths with a confirmed street racer whom he beats with great ease. From then on, challenges from professionals and drift enthusiasts are thrown at him. The young Takumi will have to confront their talents and defeat them to assert himself as the best driver in town...
For their fourth collaboration as directors, Andrew Lau and Alan Mak brilliantly adapt Shuichi Shigeno's cult manga. In the same vein as the Fast and Furious saga, Initial D immerses the viewer in the intense and thrilling experience of car racing, right up close to danger. The directors of the Infernal Affairs trilogy offer pure moments of adrenaline, to fans of the genre and newcomers alike, thanks to a perfectly mastered and visually captivating staging. Initial D is available for the first time on Blu-ray™ in its new 4K restoration.
INITIAL D by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak
(2005 - Colors - 109 min)
High Definition Master
Original version with French subtitles
Blu-ray Edition
SUPPLEMENTS
. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RACE (21 mins)
In this behind-the-scenes look at the cast and crew – from directors to stunt masters to actors – recount the sensational filming of Initial D in Japan.
. FACING ANDREW LAU (21 mins)
Hong Kong director Andrew Lau takes a detailed look at the adventure of adapting the famous manga to the cinema.
. TRAILER (HD)
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BD 50 • HIGH DEFINITION MASTER • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0 • French Subtitles
2.35 format respected • Colors • Film duration: 109 mins
Released on November 21, 2023
